By Gifty Amofa, GNA
Accra, Dec. 23, GNA – The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 132 suspects and retrieved narcotics, suspected stolen items and motorcycles during special swoops and traffic operations across the Metropolis.
Briefing the media, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs of the Command, said on December 18, 2025, personnel from the Kotobabi District under the Nima Division conducted a swoop at Alajo near the Merciful Hotel Annex.
“The operation led to the arrest of four suspects identified as Cisse Saharou, 21; Diawara Chukine, 21; Boubakar Bartily, 17; and Bakaye Demba, 18. The suspects were allegedly found packaging substances suspected to be Indian hemp into empty Ceres fruit juice packs and were also seen smoking the substances,” she said.
Supt. Obeng said exhibits retrieved included 10 empty Ceres packs filled with suspected Indian hemp and 65 bundles of the same substance.
She said in a related operation on December 21, 2025, personnel of the Railways District Command under the Accra Central Division arrested 15 suspects, with exhibits including tramadol, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, a pair of scissors and a lighter.
Supt. Obeng said on December 19, 2025, a motor traffic operation was conducted within the East Legon District of the Airport Division to reduce crime and road traffic accidents.
“The exercise resulted in the arrest of 36 motorcycles, while riders who committed minor offences were issued with court summonses,” she said.
Supt. Obeng said on the same day, the Mamprobi District Command conducted an operation within Mamprobi, Chorkor, Old Dansoman and Korle Gonno.
“The operation led to the arrest of 21 suspects. Exhibits retrieved included quantities of leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, tramadol tablets, ‘Berlin’ cough mixture and 16 packets of Sangria alcoholic drinks,” she said.
Supt. Obeng said on December 22, 2025, personnel of the East Legon District conducted swoops around the American House area and Bawaleshie, arresting 44 suspects, comprising 35 men and nine women, for various offences.
Some were found with items suspected to be stolen, including laptops, mobile phones and used bags.
On the same day, personnel of the Nungua District under the Kpeshie Division conducted a swoop at ghettos and criminal hideouts within Nungua, arresting 20 suspects, some of whom attempted to flee but were apprehended.
Supt. Obeng said in another operation at about 1800 hours, personnel of the Kaneshie Division conducted a special exercise within the Zongo, Takoradi and Neoplan Stations and surrounding areas.
She said the operation led to the arrest of 13 male suspects, some of whom were found with dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs.
Supt. Obeng said all suspects arrested were undergoing screening, adding that those found culpable would be put before court, while persons not linked to criminal activity would be released.
She said the retrieved exhibits had been retained and would be forwarded to the Police Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis where necessary.
Supt. Obeng assured the public of the Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order and combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities in the Metropolis.
She encouraged the public to provide timely and credible information to support Police efforts.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey